Friday, November 12, 2010

Man v. Pizza

Are there any Man v. Food fans in the house? I'll admit, it's a bit of a guilty pleasure. The host, Adam Richman, essentially travels to different cities in each episode to sample - or should I say, tackle - notorious plates of food, ones that feature things that been charbroiled or smoked or fried or smothered in cheese, chili, french fries and other high-fat items. It's basically a heart attack on a plate with a side order of diabetes. That's why I worry that Richman will not be long on this Earth - not with those types of eating habits. Still, it's an entertaining (and nauseating) show. I mention this because an acquaintance will soon be participating in the "carnivore challenge" at Big Pie in the Sky Pizzeria outside of Atlanta, a contest made famous on an episode of Man v. Food. Here's the deal: two people, an eleven-pound carnivore pizza and only one hour to eat it all. Even Adam, the show's host could not conquer the seemingly infinite mounds of pepperoni, ground beef, Italian sausage, ham, bacon, cheese and sauce. Ugh. Along those lines, though, today is National Pizza With Everything (Except Anchovies) Day. Seriously...look it up. So while I will not be condoning any overindulgence of rich pizza, I'm more than happy to provide some light, low-calorie recipes for all you pie lovers, courtesy of Splenda.com and the Hungry Girl website. Enjoy!

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I'm a former print reporter who recently moved into the world of communications for the slightly larger paycheck and increased work stability. By day, I work for several associations - including the Calorie Control Council - and attempt to bring a little humor into the non-profit sector. By night, I can be found visiting cheap ethnic restaurants, dive bars with a diverse draft selection or trying to find one of the three cabs that seem to circulate around Atlanta. I'm writing this blog to chronicle my recent adoption of a healthier, sugar-free lifestyle as well as to encourage others to take similar steps. For both personal and professional reasons, I aim to stay informed about the latest low-calorie lifestyle news, research and trends. If you're looking for tips and advice on sugar-free eating, as well as pithy observations on a range of topics, then you're visiting the right blog!